Global Corporate Controller

Oliver James Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Health, dental and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

10 paid company holidays

Parental leave, life insurance and dis

Job summary

Oliver James Group is partnering with a fast-growing alternative asset manager to hire a Global Controller in New York. You will own the integrity of the firm’s accounting across multiple jurisdictions, design consistent policies, and build robust processes and controls to support growth and rigorous audits.

You will lead a global accounting function, drive consolidation and multi-entity close, oversee IFRS/Swiss reporting, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Qualifications

• Must be a CPA with deep US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience leading multi-entity/global accounting functions.
• Experience with consolidation, IFRS exposure, and technical accounting.
• Asset management or financial services background preferred.
• M&A integration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the global accounting function and act as senior accounting authority across all entities.
• Design and maintain scalable global accounting architecture with consistent policies and reporting standards.
• Lead technical accounting for complex US GAAP matters.
• Oversee local jurisdiction accounting including IFRS and Swiss requirements; reconcile to US GAAP.
• Establish and improve key controls: reconciliations, journal reviews, close, intercompany controls, separation of duties.
• Manage multi-entity close, consolidation, currency translation, intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Lead integration of acquired entities, including opening balance sheets and purchase accounting.
• Build and develop a high-performing global accounting team with clear roles.

Skills

Multi-entity consolidation

US GAAP expertise

IFRS knowledge

M&A integration

Leadership/team development

Education

CPA certified

Job description

Oliver James have recently partnered with a fast-growing alternative asset manager with over $20B in client assets as they seek to hire a Global Controller to design and lead their global accounting function.

The role, based in New York, will see this individual own the integrity of the firm's accounting environment across multiple jurisdictions. You will establish consistent policies and reporting standards across all global entities, and build the processes, controls and documentation needed to support sophisticated audit scrutiny and continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Own the global accounting function and act as the senior accounting authority across all global entities.
• Design and maintain a scalable global accounting architecture, with consistent policies, processes and reporting standards.
• Act as the technical accounting authority for complex and non-routine US GAAP matters.
• Oversee local jurisdiction accounting, including IFRS and Swiss statutory requirements, and reconcile to US GAAP for consolidated reporting.
• Establish and improve key controls, including reconciliations, journal-entry review, close and intercompany controls, and segregation of duties.
• Own the global close, including multi-entity consolidation, foreign currency translation, intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Lead the accounting integration of acquired entities, including opening balance sheets and purchase accounting.
• Build and develop a high-performing global accounting team with clear roles and strong review discipline.

Requirements

• CPA required.
• At least 5 years as a Controller or Assistant Controller in a multi-entity, global or public-company environment.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, consolidation, technical accounting and IFRS.
• Asset management or broader financial services experience.
• M&A and post-acquisition integration experience is ideal

Benefits

• Base salary between $250,000 - $300,000
• Equity compensation
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• 10 paid company holidays
• Paid parental leave, life insurance and disability cover
• A clear route for progression